The Left Dilemma Nihilism and Beyond
A National Guardian panel on the American Left discusses how to balance representing public opinion with guiding it. Dellinger and others critique reformism, urge militant action, and warn against fascism and lesser-evil voting as the Left debates its future in a changing global context.
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Reed Straus
Straus
Columbia
Spectator
John Dewey
Wendell Phillips
National Guardian
Mike Davidow
David Dellinger
Liberation
Dellinger
Viet Nam
Johnson
Humphrey and Miller Contrast Mark Sixteen Year Senatorial Rise
The article profiles Hubert Humphrey as a pragmatic liberal who steered major reforms like civil rights and education while sharing credit with others. It notes his 1948 proposal for aged care within Social Security, the war on poverty, Peace Corps, and roles from Minnesota teaching to Senate leadership.
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Hubert Humphrey
la la Folette
Humphrey
Senate
Peace Corps
William Miller: Goldwater’s 1964 running mate choice
William Edward Miller, 50, a lawyer and former National Chairman of the GOP from upstate New York, was selected by Barry Goldwater as his running mate in 1964. Miller's conservative record and roles on the Judiciary and Un-American Activities committees shaped the ticket amid Catholic and regional balance debates.
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William Edward Miller
Miller
Republican Party
House of Representatives
Barry Goldwater
Congressman Miller
William Miller
New York
House
Americans For Democratic Action
Americans For Constitutional Action
Lindsay Campaigns With Personal Touch in 17th District
Anita Pitney reports John V. Lindsay emphasizes direct voter contact in New York City’s 17th Congressional District. Headquarters at Hotel Roosevelt, volunteers canvass, mail ballots, and organize poll watchers as Lindsay aims to mobilize Democratic constituents before Election Day.
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John V. Lindsay
New York City
Hotel Roosevelt
Volun
Teers
Lindsay
Robert Price
Solid South Turns Back Barry-ism
Sara Piovia analyzes why the Solid South resists Goldwater era conservatism. Virginia shifts from leaning to opposing, despite Byrd’s quiet influence and a Democratic drought. Byrd’s campaign remains subdued as political currents in Byrdland unfold.
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Solid South
Barry-ism
Harry F. Byrd
Eisenhower
Byrd
Byrdland
Foreign observers voice dismay over Goldwater
International reaction portrays Goldwater as dangerous in foreign policy with fears of a global nuclear catastrophe if he intervenes in Cuba or Vietnam. Pravda and other outlets condemn his militarism while some nations see potential U S recovery. U Thant warns against nuclear weapons.
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Water
Cuba
Viet Nam
Pravda
Goldwater
Lebanon
America
Madrid
United States
Portugal
Munich
Adenauer
United Nations
U Thant
Races feature Rockefeller kin in battle for governorship
Republicans face liberal rivalries as Faubus accuses Rockefeller of trying to buy the Arkansas governor post. Democrats expect wins in several states while Goldwater remains a focal point in Illinois and Arizona contests. Percy fights to salvage duties. Kerner leans on Johnson victory. Goddard versus Kleindienst dominates Arizona with shifting party loyalties.
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John D. Rockefeller
Winthrop Rockefeller
Faubus
Rockefeller
Johnson
Illinois
Goldwater
Charles H. Percy
Chicago
Otto Kerner
Arizona
Richard Kleindienst
Sam Goddard
Goddard
Kleindienst
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Fred Jerome
Humphrey, Miller
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Hubert Horatio Humphrey Jr
Capitol Hill
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University of Louisiana
Minnesota
Mr. Miller
Geo
G.O.P
Upstate
House Judiciary Committee
The
Committee On UN
Hubert
J. Lindsay
Anita Pitney
John Lindsay
By Sara Piovia
Southland
Virginia
Truman
Geldwater
San Francisco
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